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Patent GB-190117039-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rifle Range Telephones.
Inventor: CROSSE CHARLES ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-05-01
Abstract: 17,039. Crosse, C. R. Aug. 24. Telephone systems. - Relates to fittings for telephone systems use in connection with rifle ranges or in t h e field. The metallic or earthed circuit wires are laid in the ground, and are brought up into metal boxes B a the required points. The box B is sunk in the ground, and is provided with two internal sleeves a, b. A telescopic spike and support is passed through a, and the wires are brought in through b. The telescopic support d has a platform P on which the telephonic apparatus I is secured by wing nuts m. The table P may form the lid of the box B, or a separate lid R may be used with a waterproof gasketing. S is a shelf for the binding-screws, the local instruments being bridged across a metallic circuit or inserted in the single line when an earth return is used.
Patent GB-190121829-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphonic Flushing Apparatus.
Inventor: RHODES THOMAS GARFORTH
Filed: 1901-10-30
Granted: 1902-08-28
Abstract: 21,829. Rhodes, T. G., and Gaunt, R. Oct. 30. Water-maste preventers, siphon-discharge. The mouth of the starting-cylinder 2 is left open at 5, and fitted with a downward opening 6. A flexible disc 11 is loosely mounted upon the piston-rod 8, so that, when the latter is operated to start a flush, the disc 11 is sucked forwards against the opening 5, preventing the access of water except by the opening 6. In this way the cistern is entirely emptied, and may thus be made smaller.
Patent GB-190205204-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Making Pipe-moulds.
Inventor: BURGERS FRANZ
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 5204. Burgers, F. March 1. Moulding. - A n apparatus for use in moulding- machines for forming pipe moulds consists of a rod a carrving a pressing- block h on which is swivelled at a<3> a moulding - block i guided in a baseplate l having a Sange l<2> shaped to form the mould for the pipe socket. Spiral ribs s on the pressing-block are adapted to press the sand round the flange l<2> in the flask k when the rod a is rotated, the moulding-block rising without rotating with the pressing-block as the mould is formed. A suitable core is afterwards inserted.
Patent GB-190206900-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Curtain Hook or Fastener.
Inventor: MALLAM RICHARD FREEBORN
Filed: 1902-03-21
Granted: 1902-06-25
Abstract: 6900. Mallam, R. F. March 21. Curtains, drawing and suspending. -Relates to a hook or fastening for securing the curtain to the rings. The hook is of triangular shape, with the ends pointed and overlapping. The base o of the triangle is made to engage with a strengthening-strip on the curtain, and the double apex with a small eye L on the ring K.
Patent GB-190213173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rolls for use in Fabric Folding and like Machines
Inventor: BURNS GEORGE JAMES
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 13,173. Lake, H. H., [Burns, G. J.]. June 10. Folding.- Relates to rolls for use in fabric folding machines. The roll consists of a number of annular pieces 2, which :rest on plate springs 4 secured tangentially to the axle 1. The separate members 2 can thus yield to any irregularities. The parts 2 are held longitudinally by springs 7, which allow for expansion.
Patent GB-190218307-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Preventing Waste in Beer or other Engines, or Pumps.
Inventor: ATTREE THOMAS JAMES
Filed: 1902-08-20
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 18,307. Attree, T. J. Aug. 20. Beer, drawing-off. - A basin d catches the waste liquor, and, when a valve e is floated off a return p i p e h, the contents run back into the delivery pipe j.
Patent GB-190223346-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Automatically Locking Swinging Berths for use of Persons on Board of Ships
Inventor: CHRISTIE THOMAS
Filed: 1902-10-27
Granted: 1903-10-08
Abstract: 23,346. Christie, T. Oct. 27. Berths; trim, indicating; selflevelling apparatus in general.- Relates to automatically-locking swinging berths of the type described in Specification No. 23,935, A.D. 1899. Berths which swing transversely only are prevented from twisting, when locking-apparatus is fitted at one end, by means of a pivoted longitudinal bar A, lateral arms A<a> parallel with the arms A<c>, and bars A<b> pivoted to the arms A<a>, A<c>. A pivotedbar C, Fig. 2, connected with the berth has a roller C<a> for engaging the interlocking- catches B, each of which comprises two arms B<a>, B<b>. The arm B<b> has a heel B<b1> adapted to engage the part B<c> of the catch below it, while the arm B<a> carries a pin B<a1>. which may pass through a notch B<a2> in the catch above it. The roller C<a> engages the catches B successively, and causes them to interlock. Fig. 3 shows apparatus for locking the berth in an approximately - horizontal position, catches E being fitted instead of the catches B, Fig. 2. Radially - arranged compartments F each have rails F<a>, on which are laid adjustable jointed blocks G connected to the hanging piece J pivoted to the catch E. The piece J and jointed blocks G prevent the catch from being turned to its full extent by the lever D until the tumbler K falls and its arms K<a> knock up the blocks G. The lock is restored to its original position by the catch falling back again, so as to operate the pivoted spring lever L, which presses on an arm of the tumbler and brings it back to its locking position. The berth T is shaped as shown in Fig. 1 ; a resilient connection comprising india-rubber discs V<1> arranged between washers V<2> is fitted, as shown in Fig. 3, between the berth and the pivoted lever D of the locking-apparatus. The levers C or D may be used as pointers to indicate the rolling of the vessel, and berths of this construction may also be used as master berths to control berths or other suspended articles.
Patent GB-190223698-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Testing or Ascertaining the Condition of Tinned or Canned Goods.
Inventor: GAUNT HARRY
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 23,698. Gaunt, H. Oct. 30. Preserving food.-In order to ascertain the condition of canned or tinned goods, a small quantity of liquid is held in contact with the tin, and a hole is punctured at that place. If the vacuum has been maintained, the liquid will be sucked in, whereas, if decomposition has taken place, the resulting gases will bubble up through the liquid. Fig. 1 shows a simple form of apparatus, consisting of a rubber support a carrying a tube b containing liquid, through which passes a vertically-movable piercing-needle d. In the arrangenent shown in Fig. 2, the piercing-needle is actuated by a cam p, and liquid is supplied to the tube from a reservoir m. Any gases evolved may be led to a tube or receiver containing Condy's fluid, which, if the goods are damaged, will become discoloured. Instead of applying a liquid to the tin, other substances, such as soft soap, beeswax, or fine powder, may be used.
Patent GB-190226361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Applying Postage Stamps and Labels to Paper and other Surfaces.
Inventor: GRENZSTEIN THEODOR
Filed: 1902-11-29
Granted: 1903-04-02
Abstract: 26,361. Grenzstein, T. Nov. 29. Damping and affixing labels, stamps, and the like.- The machine for moistening a stamp or label, separating and applying it, and for bringing another stamp into position is operated by a single pushbar. Fig. 1 shows the machine partly in section, Fig. 3 a side elevation, and Fig. 4 a rear view showing the slide carrying the stamps. The stamps are rolled up in the casing 1, which has a hinged flap and a discharge slot through which, by rollers 3, the stamps are drawn out, such that after the shifting of the casing the individual stamps may be struck by the pressure plate 2. The moistening, as the plate is depressed, and the shifting of the slide 5 with the stamp-casing, are effected by the depression of the button 8 and the slide 7. The moistening takes place by the swinging of the arm 9 and water roller 10 through the configuration of a slot in which the stud 6 works. The rod carrying the roller 10 telescopes against a spring in its holder. The return takes place after a stamp has been moistened, separated, and pressed. When this has been done, the lever 20, provided with the pawl 11, advances the slide 5 the space of a stamp, so that the following stamp will take up its position beneath the plate. When the first row of stamps is used up, the feed-rollers 3 are turned so as to advance the next row. This may be done automatically by the depression of the button 8 when the last stamp of a row has been deposited.
Patent GB-190227632-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Preventing Overwinding and for Controlling the Speed of Cages in Mine Shafts.
Inventor: COULSON FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-12-15
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 27,632. Coulson, F. Dec. 15. Stop gear.-Relates to apparatus for preventing overwinding, and for controlling the speed of cages in mine shafts, by the application of trip gear for closing the winding-engine throttle valve, and actuating a fluid - controlling cylinder which applies a brake, The screw c rotated by the engine drum shaft carries a pointer e, which also serves to actuate trip gear and levers, by moving the tappets i. The tappets i are connected to the rod o, the end of which abuts against the double detent p, holding in position weighted levers t, q connected to the throttle-valve link z and the slide rod 6 of the controlling-cylinder a respectively. The throttle-valve operating-lever 3 is connected to the link z, and also the lever 21 by the rod 4, the controlling-cylinder can also be worked by hand through the link 5 connected with the slide rod 6. When the cage approaches the top or bottom of the shaft, the rod o is actuated by the tappets i, the movement of the rod allowing the weighted lever t to fall and close the throttle valve through the rod w, and the weighted lever q, r, s to operate the slide valve of the controlling- cylinder which applies the brake 12. In combination with this mechanism, a governor 14 is fitted which can be clutched into slow or fast gear. The governor, when an excessive speed is attained, raises the lever 21. which releases the detents p. The stop rod 4 prevents the trip gear from acting when the steam is shut off, and also allows only a small quantity of steam, determined by the height of the upper detent p, to be turned on when the cage is near the top or bottom of the shaft. Should the cage get above the surface, a valve in the exhaust is partially closed by a connection from the lever q, r, s.
Patent GB-190301320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrically Controlled Power Transmitting and Speed Changing Apparatus.
Inventor: PONTOIS LEON JULES LE
Filed: 1903-01-19
Granted: 1903-02-26
Abstract: 1320. Le Pontois, L. J. Jan 19. Motor road vehicles.-Electromagnetic clutches and speed-changing mechanism in the form shown in Fig. 4 are adapted for use with self-propelled vehicles, the clutch shown in Fig. 1 illustrating the invention in its simplest form. Upon the shaft 3, Fig. 1, which carries upon its squared portion the disc 13, are mounted the electromagnetic clutches 4, 8, of which the driving-clutch 4 is loose upon the shaft. Upon the clutch 4 being magnetized, the disc is rotated by the revolving clutch and with it the shaft and pulley 11. On a breaking of the circuit and a magnetization of the clutch 8, the disc is attracted and the connection with the clutch severed. In Fig. 4, electromagnets are shown mounted upon the squared portion 52 of the driving-shaft 39, and also fixed as at 40. On the clutch 40 being magnetized, the tapering disc 48 is attracted and gripped, the sleeve 44 and the disc 46 being moved along the shaft. The disc 48 then moves with the shaft 39 and, through gearing on the shaft 71, rotates the pinion 64. This pinion having been interlocked with the disc 59 by means of projections 65, the driven shaft 58 to which it is connected will be rotated in a forward direction at the slowest speed. On the current being cut off from the clutch 40 and passed through the coil 54, the disc 46 is gripped and the disc 48 retracted, and hence the pinion 51 rotated with the driving- shaft 39. By means of gearing upon a countershaft, the motion of the pinion 51 will be communicated to the pinion 63 and the shaft 58 rotated at an increased rate. On sending the current through the coil 55 instead of through the coil 54, the clutch 60 is attracted and the shaft 58 driven at its highest speed. To reverse the direction of rotation of the driven shaft, the pinion 74 is moved lengthwise on its squared seating on the shaft 71 and put into engagement with an idler 77. To rotate the driven shaft at its highest speed for some time, the pinion 64 and sleeve 62 are disengaged from the disc 60, the gear-wheels then remaining stationary and the driving-shaft operating the driven shaft directly. The apparatus is preferably enclosed in an oil-box. To effect instant demagnetization of the fields and partly to neutralize the effect of induced current, the coils are wound with a thin, flexible copper strip over the insulating-material, the ends of the copper strip being soldered together so as to form a continuous sheath of copper. The same effect may be obtained by interposing a condenser in shunt with the terminals of the coil. A rheostat placed in series with the field coils in connection with the oil bearings will allow slip in the clutches.
Patent GB-190303287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Covers or Stoppers of Vessels in which it is Desired to Maintain a Vacuum.
Inventor: MAIDEN JOSEPH
Filed: 1903-02-11
Granted: 1904-01-14
Abstract: 3287. Maiden, J. Feb. 11. Bottling; sealing bottles, jars, and the like; stoppers.-Relates to stoppers for jars and other vessels intended to contain food preparations, from which vessels air is removed by an exhausting-apparatus, in order to preserve the food preparations. Fig. 1 represents a vessel. such as is used for potted meat. The outer edge a of the. stopper b rests upon an india-rubber washer e placed upon a shoulder c, formed at the mouth or neck of the vessel. A recess f is formed in the stopper, at the bottom of which is a hole g, passing. through the stopper. A valve i adapted to open upwards rests upon an india-rubber ring h in the recess f. Air is drawn out of the vessel through the valve i, a convenient form of exhausting-apparatus being shown in Fig. 2. When the exhaustion is complete, the recess f is filled with wax, paraffin, or fat, &c., and a label l is pasted over it to pre-, vent the valve from being shifted off its seat accidentally. Bottles or jars having conical or flared mouths are closed by conical stoppers, provided with circumferential grooves, into which elastic packing-rings are sprung. A central hole is formed through each stopper, the holes being loosely closed by wooden plugs during the exhausting of the vessels. When the exhaustion is complete, the plugs are driven tightly into their respective vessels by a plunger carried by the air-exhausting apparatus. Covers 3 of tin canisters d are held up during the exhausting of the canisters by a pneumatic sucker 4, Fig. 2, attached to the plunger x mentioned above. The cover is pushed into place by the plunger and held by atmospheric pressure, when air is again admitted to the chamber j.
Patent GB-190304362-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Paper Boxes.
Inventor: GAY CHAUNCEY WOLCOTT
Filed: 1903-02-24
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 4362. Gay, C. W. Feb. 24. Printing-apparatus combined with box-making apparatus; feeding-apparatus for webs.- Relates to improvements in the invention described in Specification No. 5994, A.D. 1902, for making boxes of cardboard or similar material. The web M is fed from a roll 21 along trough-shaped guides 25 pivoted to arms 23 secured to a rod 24, and thence passes over and under tension rods, and a tension roll 28<1>, and between the rolls 28, 29, by which the web is cut and creased. The roll 21 is so located that the web almost completely surrounds the roll 28<1>, the guides 25 have flaps 25<a> which abut on the ends of the roll 21, and the guides have weighted extensions which rest on the roll 21, so that the web is fed in an even and steady manner by the rollers 53 to 60, Fig. 2. The web, being pasted and formed into a tube, is fed through the opening formed between a rod 45 and a shaft 46, the ends of the rod being bent and secured to the shaft, so that, by rotating the shaft, the tension or pressure on the web can be regulated. The tube, being opened and again reformed, is again passed through a tension device 52, Fig. 2, similar to the tension device 45, 46. The collapsed tube thus formed is next compressed between rolls 53, 54, and it may be then passed to printing-mechanism, consisting of a printing-roller 55, and an impression roller 56, whereby the underside of the tube is printed upon. Printing-rollers 57, 59 may also be used for printing on the upper side of the tube, a web of paper being supplied from a roll o, and fed with the tube over the impression rollers 58, 60 to protect them from the ink on the underside of the tube. The tube is fed along suitable guides 61, and is ultimately cut into box-lengths by a cutting device.
Patent GB-190304606-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Frames for Pictures and the like.
Inventor: KOESTER JOHANNES
Filed: 1903-02-27
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 4606. K÷ster, J. Feb. 27. Picture frames.-Relates to an adjustable device for suspending and supporting picture and like frames sideways and endways. A metal strip c is hinged at b to a rotating plate a on the back of the frame, and can be secured by a thumb-screw i, which is disposed at the centre of the plate a, and can be passed through a slot j in the strip c. A foot piece e is hinged to the strip c, and is provided with a hole k for suspension. In the position shown in Fig. 1, the strip c is secured by the screw i, and the hole k is disposed for suspending the frame endways. The strip c is provided with a hole l for suspending the frame sideways, in which case the part e is folded back. When the frame is required to hang in an inclined position, the strip c is not fixed by the screw i. In the position shown in Fig. 3, the foot piece e is turned down for supporting the frame endways, and a perforated strip h, hinged to the plate a, is adjusted over a nose or pin n in a slot m in the strip c. The frame is supported sideways on the strip c, in which case the piece e is folded back, and the strip h is passed through a slot o in the piece e.
Patent GB-190308979-A (GB)
Title: Process for Forming Stoppers from Fibrous Material.
Inventor: JUSTICE PHILIP MIDDLETON
Filed: 1903-04-21
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 8979. Justice, P. M., [United States Fibre Stopper Co.]. April 21. Moulding bottle, jar, and like stoppers.-Relates to a process of making stoppers and the like from fibrous pulp. The mass of pulp Y, Fig. 1, is placed on the horizontal support C, on which the fibres take an approximately horizontal position, and is then forced by the plunger E against the fixed abutment D, the pulp being pressed to cylindrical form between the corresponding concave semicylindrical surfaces of the abutment and plunger. During this operation, the fibres arrange themselves approximately parallel to each other and to the axis of the cylinder. The cylindrical plug is then forced by the lateral plunger F into the conical part 80 of the smooth die H, Fig. 4, during which operation the sides and ends of the plug are compressed by the die 80, the plunger F, and the ejector head G, so that the fibres are relatively displaced and matted or felted together to form a hard and compact surface, the interior remaining relatively yielding. The sides of the plug are burnished or polished in its passage into the die 80, and the head of the stopper is similarly burnished by imparting a rocking motion to the die F. When the stopper is finished, the plunger F and die H are retracted, and the stopper is discharged from the die by the ejector G.
Patent GB-190310383-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stone Grinding Machines.
Inventor: THUST HANS
Filed: 1903-05-07
Granted: 1904-04-07
Abstract: 10,383. Thust, H. May 7. Surfacing and polishing.-In stone-grinding machines, the rotary grinding-disc i is pressed down on to the stone s by a spring m, the upper end of which bears upon the top of the casing l rigidly fixed to the hinged arm c, d hinged to the bracket b. The lower end of the spring m bears upon a washer or a flange on the shaft h. By adjusting the height of the bracket b on its support a, the pressure of the disc i on the work may be varied. The disc can also be pressed down by a lever handle k. The shaft h may be rotated by belt-gearing, as shown, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190319765-A (GB)
Title: Means for Facilitating the Binding of Photographic Slides and the like.
Inventor: CRABB HUGH ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-09-14
Granted: 1904-01-07
Abstract: 19,765. Crabb, H. A. Sept. 14. Magic-lantern apparatus.-A moistened binding-strip is pressed about the edges of a photographic slide e for a magic-lantern or the like by the device shown, consisting of two jaws a, connected b y flexible material b, and having their free upper ends padded and connected loosely by a piece of velvet or other flexible material c, the inner sides of the jaws being recessed to allow the slide to be well pressed.
Patent GB-190321562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Velocipedes for the use of Children
Inventor: HALL ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 21,562. Hall, A. E., and Wellborne, H. de M. Oct. 7. Quadricyles adapted for use by children.-A velocipede chiefly for the use of children, resembling in appearance a motor car, is driven by treadle-levers B which actuate cranks B<3> on the driving-axle B<4> by means of links B'. Steering is effected by a rod C which carries a cross-bar C<1> connected by links C<2> to the centrally-pivoted front axle. To start the car, should the cranks and links be at a dead centre, a lever D is pulled over, causing a rack D<2> to turn a ratchet-wheel D<3> on the driving- axle. Springs may be used to keep the rack in contact with the wheel or to return the lever to normal position. Instead of the rack and the ratchet-wheel, a free-wheel clutch operated by a lever may be provided on the driving-axle. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, the foot-levers, pivoted at B', are connected directly to the cranks B<3>. If desired, the foot-levers may be pivoted centrally, and the links B<5> connected to to them at their lower ends.
Patent GB-190322910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bearings for Electric Meters, and other Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: CAROLAN EDGAR ALFRED
Filed: 1903-10-22
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 22,910. Carolan, E. A., [General Electric Co.]. Oct. 22. Step bearings for electric meters and other measuring-instruments. The pivot is formed of ivory, tortoise shell, celluloid, or other organic substance which is sufficiently elastic and is not hard enough to produce a roughening of the jewel bearing-surface. Fig. 3 shows a view of the pivot 11 set in a flattened holder 10 having a screw to engage in the end of the vertical shaft. The pivot 11 is formed with a parallel lower portion so that the bearing-surface does not increase with wear. The jewel 9, Fig. 2, is set in a block, and supported in the tube 6 by the spring 7.